January
16-17, 2003

ITEM
118-1001-R0103 Increase
in Authorization for Improvement and Replacement of Parking Lot, Lommasson
Center; The University of Montana-Missoula

THAT:Consistent with the provisions of MCA 18-2-102, the Board of
Regents of Higher Education authorizes The University of Montana-Missoula to
increase the project budget to improve and replace the parking lot at the
Lommasson Center. This original request
for authority was in the amount of $175,000.
Due to unforeseen site conditions, it is necessary to increase the
project authority to $205,000.

EXPLANATION: The project has gone over budget due to unforeseen site conditions. Additional excavation was necessary to
remove soils that were unsuitable for the construction of this lot, and
improvements were made to adjacent concrete walks and curbs.